Mervin Manufacturing of Seattle is recalling about 6,800 pairs of GNU Snowboard bindings in the United States and 1,200 in Canada because the ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard.

 


The firm has received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking. No injuries were reported. The bindings, which were manufactured in Slovakia, were sold at Specialty Sports Inc., REI and other national, small chain and independent sporting goods stores, and online at www.backcountry.com and www.mervin.com from August 2012 to March 2013 for between $125 and $310. 

 

The recalled snowboard bindings include men’s, youth, and women’s sizes. The bindings attach to the snowboard with screws, and to the snowboard boot with straps with buckles. The brand name “GNU” is imprinted on the front of the straps or on the baseplate. The SKU number can be found on the model sticker located on the original packaging. The following styles and SKU numbers are included in the recall:

 


 



























































Name


SKU #


MEN’s


AGRO


213710 – 213720




BACKDOOR


213105 – 213115




CHOICE


213510 – 213540




MUTANT/BIGFOOT


213610 – 213640




PSYCH


213410 – 213460




STREET


213205 – 213235




WEIRD


213305 – 213355


YOUTH


GNUNIOR


213005


WOMEN’s


B-FAMOUS/YETI


214405 – 214435




B-FREE COPPER


214305 – 214335




B-HERE


214205 – 214230



 

B-REAL


214105 – 214130



 

B-TRUE


214005 – 214010